Follow your path.
Question: What kind of business are you building?
If it is a local business, or an idea that is service - based and will grow steadily over time - Small Business Path
If it is a product or tech-based business that you, as the founder, want to grow rapidly and possibly attract investors - Scalable Business Path
Question: How do you plan to grow your business?
Through local customers, word-of-mouth, and steady sales - Small Business Path
Through national or global reach / tech. - Scalable Business Path
Question: What is your long-term goal for your business or idea?
I want to create a stable, long-lasting business that supports me - Small Business Path
I want to grow quickly, raise capital for my idea, and potentially sell my business or go public one day - Scalable Business Idea